Patrick Smith

The young actress steps in front of the stage in the basement hall at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and recites the first speech of a new play: "October 3, 1967. Queens, New York. A man lays in bed in Creedmore State Hospital. His entire body is shaking almost imperceptibly like a dry leaf in a slow wind. Woody Guthrie is dying. But he is also dreaming." Woody Guthrie (1912-1967), the prolific poet-troubadour of Dust Bowl America, died of Huntington's chorea, a hereditary and progressive neurological disorder, the disease that killed his mother.

Time to party The lowdown -- Don't miss the chance to party till 2 a.m. twice in one night at Sonar's Turn Back the Clock party on Saturday. Celebrate the end of daylight-saving time and catch performances from Dieselboy, Charles Feelgood, Scott Henry, Evol Intent and Simply Jeff. If you go -- Sonar is at 407 E. Saratoga St. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20 for the 18-and-older show and are available through Ticketmaster (410-547-7328 or ticket master.com) or at the Sonar box office.

On September 12, 2004, JAMESCARLETON SMITH; beloved husband of Marsha Smith (nee Phillips); devoted father of Emily and Patrick Smith; loving son of Douglas C. and the late Nancy Smith; dear brother of Holly Murray. A Memorial Service will be held at the Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, Thursday, at 11 AM. Interment private. The family suggest memorial contributions in his name to: The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, 500 Morris Ave., Springfield, NJ 07081. Arrangements by the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

On March 20, 2006, EDGAR L. JR. of Crownsville, MD beloved husband of the late Naomi Smith; loving father of Kevin and Patrick Smith; brother of Virginia Rothenhoefer. Also survived by onegrandson. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hardesty Funeral Home, P.A., 851 Annapolis Road, Gambrills, MD where funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.

On March 20, 2006, EDGAR L. JR. of Crownsville, MD beloved husband of the late Naomi Smith; loving father of Kevin and Patrick Smith; brother of Virginia Rothenhoefer. Also survived by onegrandson. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hardesty Funeral Home, P.A., 851 Annapolis Road, Gambrills, MD where funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.

The 4-year-old Randallstown boy who died Monday night of a gunshot to the head apparently fired the weapon himself after finding it inside a duffel bag in his family's home, police said yesterday. Miles Patrick Smith Jr. fired one shot while he was playing with a loaded semiautomatic handgun that he had found in a bag on the living room sofa, police spokesman Bill Toohey said. The child was alone in the room, but two adults - not the boy's parents - and several other children were home at the time, Toohey said.

Louis L. Goldstein, Maryland's 81-year-old tax collector, formally launched his campaign for election to a record 10th term as state comptroller yesterday.Mr. Goldstein, who has served in the position since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, said this would be his last run for office. Speaking at the Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore, he emphasized his 36 years of experience in the job."To live up to our reputation as a well-managed, fiscally responsible state, we must keep a steady, experienced hand at the financial helm of state affairs," Mr. Goldstein said.

A 4-year-old boy died after being shot in the head yesterday evening, stunning the quiet Randallstown neighborhood where his family lives. Miles Patrick Smith Jr. was pronounced dead at Johns Hopkins Hospital's pediatric intensive care unit after police and paramedics were called to the home in the 3900 block of Bryony Road, Baltimore County police said. Police were trying last night to sort out the circumstances surrounding the shooting. It was not immediately clear who was home at the time or who owned the handgun, said police spokesman Bill Toohey.

Time to party The lowdown -- Don't miss the chance to party till 2 a.m. twice in one night at Sonar's Turn Back the Clock party on Saturday. Celebrate the end of daylight-saving time and catch performances from Dieselboy, Charles Feelgood, Scott Henry, Evol Intent and Simply Jeff. If you go -- Sonar is at 407 E. Saratoga St. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20 for the 18-and-older show and are available through Ticketmaster (410-547-7328 or ticket master.com) or at the Sonar box office.

On April 29, 2006 PAUL W. SZUGAJ SR., beloved husband of Dorothy Szugaj (nee Kuipers) beloved son of the late Stella and Walter Szugaj, devoted father of Paul Szugaj and his wife Carol, Pamela Szugaj and Patricia Smith and her husband Lawrence, loving grandfather of Justin, Keith, Timothy and Patrick Smith, Kelly Szugaj and the late Sandra Wilson, loving great grandfather of Tyler and Travis Smith and Steven Wilson. Paul served in the Navy during WWII. He was founder and President of Beltway Waterproofing where he remained active until recently.

On September 12, 2004, JAMESCARLETON SMITH; beloved husband of Marsha Smith (nee Phillips); devoted father of Emily and Patrick Smith; loving son of Douglas C. and the late Nancy Smith; dear brother of Holly Murray. A Memorial Service will be held at the Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, Thursday, at 11 AM. Interment private. The family suggest memorial contributions in his name to: The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, 500 Morris Ave., Springfield, NJ 07081. Arrangements by the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

The 4-year-old Randallstown boy who died Monday night of a gunshot to the head apparently fired the weapon himself after finding it inside a duffel bag in his family's home, police said yesterday. Miles Patrick Smith Jr. fired one shot while he was playing with a loaded semiautomatic handgun that he had found in a bag on the living room sofa, police spokesman Bill Toohey said. The child was alone in the room, but two adults - not the boy's parents - and several other children were home at the time, Toohey said.

A 4-year-old boy died after being shot in the head yesterday evening, stunning the quiet Randallstown neighborhood where his family lives. Miles Patrick Smith Jr. was pronounced dead at Johns Hopkins Hospital's pediatric intensive care unit after police and paramedics were called to the home in the 3900 block of Bryony Road at 5:54 p.m., Baltimore County police said. Police were trying last night to sort out the circumstances surrounding the shooting. It was not immediately clear who was home at the time or who owned the handgun, which was found in the living room along with the wounded child, said police spokesman Bill Toohey.

The young actress steps in front of the stage in the basement hall at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and recites the first speech of a new play: "October 3, 1967. Queens, New York. A man lays in bed in Creedmore State Hospital. His entire body is shaking almost imperceptibly like a dry leaf in a slow wind. Woody Guthrie is dying. But he is also dreaming." Woody Guthrie (1912-1967), the prolific poet-troubadour of Dust Bowl America, died of Huntington's chorea, a hereditary and progressive neurological disorder, the disease that killed his mother.

Louis L. Goldstein, Maryland's 81-year-old tax collector, formally launched his campaign for election to a record 10th term as state comptroller yesterday.Mr. Goldstein, who has served in the position since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, said this would be his last run for office. Speaking at the Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore, he emphasized his 36 years of experience in the job."To live up to our reputation as a well-managed, fiscally responsible state, we must keep a steady, experienced hand at the financial helm of state affairs," Mr. Goldstein said.